The Regenerative Health Podcast from TheRHA.org

Regenerative medicine for the treatment of MS: Enhancing repair to prevent progression | Front Row lecture with Luke Lairson, PhD

Welcome to The Regenerative Health Association podcast, where we explore the frontiers of medical science transforming lives. This episode delves into multiple sclerosis (MS), a devastating autoimmune disease that disrupts the central nervous system, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, cognitive difficulties, and progressive loss of function—challenges that current therapies can slow but not fully repair.  MS occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, the protective covering around nerve fibers, impairing communication within the brain and body Our hosts review a lecture by Scripps Research chemistry professor Luke Lairson who shares his pioneering work on harnessing the body’s own repair mechanisms—specifically, activating endogenous stem cells to restore myelin and potentially halt the progression of MS.  His research aims to complement existing treatments by promoting natural regeneration, offering new hope for those living with this relentless disease. Join us as we explore how these advances could reshape the future of MS therapy and what it means for regenerative medicine worldwide. If you'd like to learn more about stem cells and regenerative health, please visit The Regenerative Health Association at: www.therha.org. It's the world's first and largest community for regenerative health consumers with a wealth of information and resources for you.

Biohackers World Conference and Expo - Heads Up CEO Dave Korsunsky

On March 29th and 30th, hundreds of health enthusiasts and innovators gathered in Los Angeles for the Biohacker World Conference and Expo—a premier event showcasing groundbreaking ideas and technologies in the fields of anti-aging and healthspan optimization. Among the many captivating presentations, one of the most populars was a talk by David Korsunsky, the founder and CEO of Heads Up. Heads Up is a cutting-edge software platform that integrates clean, organized health data from labs, wearables, assessments, and more to deliver real-time insights, improved outcomes, and enhanced patient experiences. It empowers individuals to optimize their health programs with data-driven automation and outcome validation. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into David’s compelling presentation, where he explores some of the most impactful strategies for biohacking your health. Let’s join our host as they break down his insights and share key takeaways from this transformative talk. If you'd like to learn more about stem cells and regenerative health, please visit The Regenerative Health Association at: www.therha.org. It's the world's first and largest community for regenerative health consumers with a wealth of information and resources for you.

Anti Aging and Enhancing Longevity - 2025 BioTech Showcase Expert Panel

Welcome to a special edition of The Regenerative Health Association Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 Biotech Showcase in San Francisco [https://informaconnect.com/biotech-showcase/?]. This year's conference, a cornerstone event in the life sciences industry, brought together over 3,200 global biotech and health leaders to discuss cutting-edge innovations in healthcare.Our podcast features an exceptional panel on "Enhancing Longevity," moderated by Professor Gordon Lithgow [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-lithgow-77b46a20/] from the prestigious Buck Institute. [https://www.buckinstitute.org/] The panel includes: * Hanadie Yousef [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanadie-yousef-a2120026/], CEO of Juvena Therapeutics [https://www.juvenatherapeutics.com/], a pioneer in developing protein-based therapeutics for age-related diseases. * Markus Gstöttner, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-gst%C3%B6ttner-a2316ba0/] CEO of Clock.bio [https://clock.bio/], whose company recently raised $5.3M to decode the genetic atlas of human rejuvenation factors. * Michael Curtis, President and CEO of [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-curtis-0aa0634/]eGenesis, [https://egenesisbio.com/]leading the charge in xenotransplantation and addressing the organ shortage crisis. * Frederick Beddingfield, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fbeddingfield/] CEO of Rubedo Life Sciences, [https://www.rubedolife.com/] focusing on innovative therapies targeting cells that drive chronic age-related diseases Notable facts: * Juvena Therapeutics has raised nearly $50M and is advancing a novel biologic for myotonic dystrophy type 1 31. * eGenesis recently achieved a milestone with a successful pig kidney transplant in a human patient 37. * Rubedo Life Sciences is developing first-in-class small molecules to target senescent cells 7. * The Buck Institute, represented by Professor Lithgow, is the world's first research institution devoted solely to research on aging 43. Join us for this illuminating discussion on the future of longevity science and its potential to transform healthcare for our aging global population. If you'd like to learn more about stem cells and regenerative health, please visit The Regenerative Health Association at: www.therha.org. It's the world's first and largest community for regenerative health consumers with a wealth of information and resources for you.

An Overview of The ISSCR Guide to Stem Cell Treatments

Listen in as The Regenerative Health Association hosts review The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)  Guide to Stem Cell Treatments.  The ISSCE is a global nonprofit professional society that promotes  stem cell science and regenerative medicine and its applications to human health. It's mission is to share scientifically accurate information to inform patients and families about the current state of stem cell research and potential treatments. The ISSCR aims to further patient safety and public health through our efforts to promote legitimate stem cell research and credible stem cell treatments. Many of us have heard about the extraordinary potential that stem cells hold for the treatment of a wide range of diseases and conditions. While stem cell research around the world has led to new discoveries with the potential to improve human health, considerable work is still needed to translate research into specific, effective, and safe therapies. We breakdown the viewpoints of The ISSCR. If you'd like to learn more about stem cells and regenerative health, please visit The Regenerative Health Association at: www.therha.org. It's the world's first and largest community for regenerative health consumers with a wealth of information and resources for you.

Stem Cell Basics, MSC's and Their Use Around the World

For those new to stem cells and regenerative health, this episode is a good place to start to learn about Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) derived from umbilical cords (UC-MSC's) and the status of their use in the USA as well as other regions and countries globally.  If you'd like to learn more about stem cells and regenerative health, please visit The Regenerative Health Association at: www.therha.org. It's the world's first and largest community for regenerative health consumers with a wealth of information and resources for you.